Cancer Kills 30,000 Iranians Annually
TEHRAN (FNA)- About 30,000 die of cancer each year in Iran, Bushehr Medical Sciences University announced on Tuesday. ( 16:19:30 - 2008/11/27)

Only 1% of World Population Show Creativity
TEHRAN (FNA)- A member of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE) said on Tuesday that only one percent of the world's population is creative and innovative. ( 16:15:40 - 2008/11/27)

Depression Lethal for Cardiac Patients
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study shows that lack of physical activity among depressed heart disease patients often leads to further cardiovascular events. ( 16:09:55 - 2008/11/27)

Iran Intensifies Campaign against HIV
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is setting up telephone hotlines to help fight increasing HIV infections, a senior official said in comments published on Tuesday. ( 19:41:38 - 2008/11/26)

Iran Launches Space Rocket Successfully
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran successfully launched a rocket called "Kavosh 2" into space on Wednesday. ( 16:06:08 - 2008/11/26)

Blood Test to Detect Fetal Thalassemia
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study showed that maternal blood tests can soon be used to detect certain hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis in the unborn fetus. ( 14:18:53 - 2008/11/26)

Ankara University to Establish Iranology Center
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ankara University is planning to open an Iranology center. ( 16:19:43 - 2008/11/25)

Seminar on Maragheh Observatory Planned
TEHRAN (FNA)- The International Seminar on Khajeh Nasireddin Tousi Observatory in Maragheh will be held in May 2009, said a Parliament deputy representing Maragheh, Ajabshir and Sarajou. ( 15:26:51 - 2008/11/25)

Weight Determines Risk of Alzheimer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of the latest studies describes weight as an important factor in determining the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) in different genders. ( 14:29:26 - 2008/11/24)

Genetic Screening Has Little Efficiency in Predicting Diabetes
TEHRAN (FNA)- US researchers believe genetic screening has a small impact on identifying individuals at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ( 13:43:46 - 2008/11/24)

Iran Elecomp 2008 Kicks off Work
TEHRAN (FNA)- The 14th International Electronics, Computer and E-Commerce Fair (Iran Elecomp 2008) opened here at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Saturday. ( 15:42:54 - 2008/11/23)

Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Women
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that obese women who get pregnant after weight-loss surgeries are at a lowered risk of developing complications. ( 18:31:23 - 2008/11/21)

Stem Cells Used for Windpipe Transplant
TEHRAN (FNA)- Spanish surgeons succeeded in performing the world's first windpipe transplantation using tissue grown from the patient's own stem cells. ( 18:22:21 - 2008/11/20)

Canola Oil Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggested that consuming canola oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding lowers the risk of breast cancer in the offspring. ( 17:31:59 - 2008/11/20)